Emt 242 Review

Question 1

The opening that allows the esophagus to pass through the diaphragm

Answer 1

Esophageal hiatus

Question 2

The limbs and supporting bones and ligaments is part of the ____ skeleton

Answer 2

Appendicular

Question 3

Atoms or molecules with an electric charge

Answer 3

Ion

Question 4

Weak chemical bonds formed from an attraction between hydrogen and oxygen

Answer 4

Hydrogen bonds

Question 5

Compounds that lower the activation energy of a reaction and speed it up

Answer 5

Catalyst

Question 6

Second most abundant intracellular cation

Answer 6

Magnesium

Question 7

The synthesis of organic compounds from simpler precursors

Answer 7

Anabolism

Question 8

Reaction that adds a water molecule across an organic bond

Answer 8

Hydrogenation

Question 9

A solution causes a movement of water into a red blood cell and causes it to lyse. It is a ___solution

Answer 9

Hypotonic

Question 10

Movement of molecules across the concentration gradient requires energy in a process called ____

Answer 10

Active transport

Question 11

Organelles responsible for the break down and recycling of proteins

Answer 11

Proteosomes

Question 12

The three classifications of connective tissue

Answer 12

Connective tissue proper, fluid, and supportive

Question 13

Macroscopic anatomy is also known as …

Answer 13

Gross anatomy

Question 14

Area of skin supplied with afferent nerve fibers by a single posterior spinal root

Answer 14

Dermatome

Question 15

Shaft of the bone

Answer 15

Diaphysis

Question 16

Decreased levels of vitamin D3 can cause ____

Answer 16

Rickets

Question 17

The cation that is the key that unlocks the active site of an actin molecule

Answer 17

Calcium

Question 18

Spaces between the Myelin sheath of a neuron

Answer 18

Nodes of ranvier

Question 19

Region of the brain that controls fine motor skills

Answer 19

Cerebellum

Question 20

The hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland by the _____

Answer 20

Infidibulum

Question 21

Stimulation of beta 2 receptors primarily causes_____

Answer 21

Bronchodilation

Question 22

Sympathetic nervous system has what type of receptors?

Answer 22

Adrenergic

Question 23

Posterior pituitary gland produces these two major hormones

Answer 23

ADH and oxytocin

Question 24

Hormone that increases production of red blood cells in bone marrow

Answer 24

EPO

Question 25

Plasma protein responsible for antibodies and transportation

Answer 25

Globulin

Question 26

Percentage of whole blood volume occupied by cellular elements

Answer 26

Hematocrit

Question 27

Low white blood cell count

Answer 27

Leukopenia

Question 28

Blockage of this causes glaucoma

Answer 28

Canal of schlem

Question 29

Cranial nerve X and II

Answer 29

Vagus and optic

Question 30

Last part of small intestine responsible for food bolus preparation

Answer 30

Ileum

Question 31

Descending loop of henle is responsible for _____

Answer 31

Reabsorption of water

Question 32

Excess elimination of CO2 when alveolar ventilation is increased is known as

Answer 32

Respiratory alkalosis